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The associations have launched the Theft Prevention in Freight Transport and Logistics Working Group.
Thirteen German business associations have joined forces to crackdown on cargo theft after a spike in incidents in the country.
Together, the associations have launched the Theft Prevention in Freight Transport and Logistics Working Group, which will seek to “increase the safety of transport logistics” and tackle vulnerabilities in the logistics and delivery chain, and improve enforcement.
The group will look to promote investments in locating technology, anti-theft alarm systems, immobilisers and secured parking spaces.
It is also calling on law enforcement to support the initiative and step up its own efforts in cracking down on the illegal activity by targeting international criminal organisations and having more of a presence at cargo theft hot spots such as highway service stations, as well as more streamlined transnational law enforcement.
The group would also like to see improved record-keeping by enforcement authorities regarding cargo theft and have called for a nationwide system to be implemented for cargo crime reporting.
The group also noted that a lack of staff, poor networking and low specialisation delayed investigations and more emphasis needed to be on targeted preventive and repressive measures. Read more
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